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Understanding Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

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Which of the following is a requirement for the classification of systemic JIA?

Polyarthritis rheumatoid factor positive

Persistent objective arthritis in one or more joints

Generalized lymph node enlargement (correct)

Exclusion of other causes of childhood arthritis

What is the prevalence of JIA among children younger than 16 years?

Between 100 and 150 per 100,000 children

Between 200 and 250 per 100,000 children

Between 50 and 100 per 100,000 children

Between 150 and 200 per 100,000 children (correct)

What is the meaning of quotidian fever in the context of systemic JIA?

Fever that recurs daily and rises to ≥39°C once a day (correct)

Fever that occurs every other day

Fever that lasts for less than a week

Fever that lasts for more than 3 weeks

Which category of JIA requires exclusion of other causes of childhood arthritis as a criterion?

<p>Oligoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders with chronic arthritis in common?

<p>Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Classification of Systemic JIA

A requirement for the classification of systemic JIA is the presence of a fever that lasts at least 2 weeks.

Prevalence of JIA

The prevalence of JIA among children younger than 16 years is approximately 1 in 1,000.

Quotidian Fever

Quotidian fever in the context of systemic JIA refers to a daily fever spike, typically exceeding 39°C, for at least 2 weeks.

Category of JIA

Undifferentiated JIA is the category that requires exclusion of other causes of childhood arthritis as a criterion.

JIA Definition

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders with chronic arthritis in common.

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Test your knowledge about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most common form of childhood arthritis. Learn about the common chronic childhood illness and the umbrella term for a group of disorders with chronic arthritis. Discover the prevalence and criteria for diagnosing JIA.